The 10 Day Tanzania Great Rift Valley and Serengeti Safari with Tansania Toll Safaris is a richly varied Northern Tanzania journey created for travellers who want more than a conventional wildlife itinerary. This safari combines the urban character of Arusha, the elephant country of Tarangire, the dramatic volcanic scenery of Lake Natron, the remote wilderness of Northern Serengeti, the wildlife rich plains of Central Serengeti and the spectacular landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Your journey begins in Arusha, Tanzania, where you settle into the rhythm of East Africa before exploring the city, its markets, cultural spaces and local lifestyle. From there, the safari moves toward Tarangire National Park, a destination famous for ancient baobab trees, large elephant herds, seasonal wetlands and wildlife concentrated around the Tarangire River.
The route then leaves the more familiar safari circuit and continues toward Lake Natron, one of the most striking landscapes in northern Tanzania. Set beneath the dramatic presence of Ol Doinyo Lengai and surrounded by arid escarpments, volcanic formations and open Rift Valley country, Lake Natron feels remote, wild and almost otherworldly. A full day here allows you to experience the lake, waterfalls, local scenery and seasonal flamingo concentrations without rushing.
From Lake Natron, the safari continues through Klein’s Gate into Northern Serengeti National Park, creating a beautifully logical route that avoids unnecessary backtracking. Northern Serengeti is known for rolling plains, kopjes, river valleys and seasonal Great Migration activity. During the appropriate months, the region offers excellent opportunities to witness large herds of wildebeest and zebra around the northern Serengeti ecosystem.
You then travel south into Central Serengeti, where the Seronera Valley provides some of Tanzania’s most reliable year round wildlife viewing. Lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes and plains game are frequently encountered throughout this diverse landscape.
The final wildlife chapter unfolds in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where volcanic highlands rise above one of Africa’s most celebrated natural amphitheatres. A descent into the Ngorongoro Crater offers outstanding opportunities to encounter a wide variety of animals, including the possibility of seeing the endangered black rhinoceros.
This safari is ideal for couples, families, photographers, honeymooners, wildlife enthusiasts and adventurous travellers looking for a comprehensive Tanzania Northern Circuit safari with additional scenic and cultural depth.
With Tansania Toll Safaris, based in Arusha, Tanzania, you do not simply move between attractions. You follow a natural route through changing landscapes, from busy city streets to elephant country, from volcanic desert to endless Serengeti plains, and finally into the highlands of Ngorongoro.
Safari Highlights
- Explore Arusha City and experience the local culture of Northern Tanzania
- Discover the elephant rich landscapes of Tarangire National Park
- Photograph ancient baobab trees and classic African savannah
- Travel through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Natron
- Spend a full day exploring Lake Natron and its surrounding landscapes
- Enjoy views of Ol Doinyo Lengai, the sacred Mountain of God
- Enter Serengeti National Park through Klein’s Gate
- Explore remote Northern Serengeti
- Search for the seasonal Great Wildebeest Migration
- Enjoy a full day game drive in Northern Serengeti
- Explore the wildlife rich Central Serengeti
- Discover the famous Seronera region
- Visit the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater
- Enjoy excellent opportunities to see the African Big Five
